Arkansas Representative Frank Glidewell introduced a bill in the state house that would have required Arkansas to disclose whether taxpayer-supported colleges and universities give preferential treatment in admissions to students based on skin color. Unfortunately, a House committee rejected the measure. (Source)
Representative Dan Greenberg said, “The people of Arkansas have a right to know who’s getting preferential treatment.”
Richard Peltz (pictured), a professor at the University of Arkansas Law School in Little Rock who opposes race preferences, wants to disclose the information. He says his school stands accused of biased admissions. “I would like to know what’s going on inside my institution.”
Incidentally, Peltz sued two students at his law school, charging them with defamation. Peltz said the students used his comments about preferences to unfairly accuse him of racism. (Source)
Speculation: Arkansas likely uses racial preferences in admissions, and state lawmakers who voted against the measure want to obscure this fact. If the state’s practice is exposed, it certainly would open a door to groups that oppose preferences. An Arkansas Civil Rights Initiative would be in order.
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